As a working mom on a hybrid schedule (3 days at home, 2 days in office), I need a streamlined makeup routine that’s not too much but makes me look and feel put together and polished, whether I’m dropping off at daycare, sitting in my cubicle, or tak...
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Skin
Eyes
Lips
Clean Up
Color
Skin
I keep a few different foundation and blush options on hand to use depending on how I’m feeling each day!
A nice light face lotion with built in SPF. Creates a nice base for the rest of your makeup and acts as a moisturizer as well as SPF so you can run errands on your lunch break!
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV
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Sometimes you need a little extra coverage on a pimple or those dark circles from staring at your screen. This is affordable and easy to find
Easy to find, affordable, and beautiful buildable color. Don’t be scared by the photo, there are lots of very wearable every day shades (or go for a pop of interest with one of the brights!)
Dream Much Super Shock Shadow - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
Lips
A little color on your lips keeps you from looking washed out on camera
These leave the most gorgeous long-lasting stain. I like to put it on first, do the rest of my makeup, and then blot so I’m left with just a bit of color on my lips for the rest of the morning
Nyx Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain
A glossy lip stain that will survive even the longest on screen call intact
Works great to create a clean base in the morning or wash the day off. As a 40-year old who wears minimal makeup, this takes it all off without stripping my skin.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser for Oily Skin
Color
These are extremely pigmented so proceed with caution!
Butta With Time Buttermelt Pressed Powder Blush - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
This highlighter is so beautiful and idiot proof! I also use it as a super sheer and flattering g eye shadow
Glaze It Butta Buttermelt Highlight - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
You’re trapped in your house, but it doesn’t have to look like it. Add some color with this bronzing and sculpting option that offers two application options.
Light Medium TruBlend Sun & Sculpt Bronzing Glow Serum - CoverGirl | Ulta Beauty